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 We cherish
diversity and
welcome among us
people of all races,
cultures, ages,
abilities, sexual
identities/
orientations, and
faith perspectives.

 GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
inspiration, renewal, and connection.  

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

join adults during the first part of the service, and then join a summer Religious Education program. The nursery is open for families.   

REFRESHMENT HOUR in the Courtyard or
Fireside Room follows the services.

 There are 4 "Sunday First Time Visitor" parking spots at the top of the parking lot.  

Come, join us! 

Sundays 12:30-1:30 at UUCM, and by appointment.

Home office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM-12pm reachable by email and phone.

Sunday Worship Service  10:30 am

July 13, 2014:  Counting Down the Days

Lindasusan Ulrich, with Sue Fleckles, Worship Associate

There are times when an event or long-awaited news -- whether good or bad -- sits just beyond the horizon. How do we deal with our anticipation? And how do we not miss out on the life taking place in the meantime? 

Guest speaker Lindasusan Ulrich, MDiv, is a hospital chaplain and will begin as the Hallman Ministerial Intern at Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul, MN, this fall.

July 20, 2014: "Honoring Our Namesakes - Those that came before us"

Jo Green, with Linda Haumann, Worship Associate

We have a Unitarian side and a Universalist side to our faith.  Who are those that came before us and how have they influenced what we believe today?  Explore those names that seem so common to us now, but were major innovators then.

Guest speaker, Jo Green is a recent graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry where she was Co-President of the Student Body this year.  She will begin her ministry internship this Fall in Cherry Hill, NJ. Jo is a recent UU, only finding this denomination 10 years ago, but her fervor and passion for what Unitarian Universalism stands for is long standing.  Originally discovering Unitarian Universalism in Southern CA. she has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley for the past 3 years and is delighted to have participated in Unitarian Universalism in Northern CA.  

The Contemplative Service  will take a break in July and August and resume in September.  

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Come play with us!

July 13: Wildcrafting with Mary Bicknell and Michael Lessin (Part 1): The multiple uses of Soap Root (double-sessions), Nature exploration, and the interconnected web of existence.

July 20th: Arts, Nature and Music: Jef Melcher

July 27: Wildcrafting with Mary Bicknell and Michael Lessin (Part 2).

August 3rd, Family trip to Green Gulch Zen Center and Muir Beach.

See too the invitation (article below) to the SMASHING PARTY from Sue Gauthier-Pin.

Ages 11 and up invited with parent attending.

Remember to collect a little water or stone from your summer experience to bring to our Water and Stone ritual at our Ingathering Service, Sept. 7th. 

I am at MSC this week. (Middle School Camp) I hope more middle school kids can go next year.

Jeffrey Melcher, M.Div.

DRE@uuMarin.org

You're invited to a SMASHING PARTY!

We need your help!  Bring your goggles, gloves, sledgehammers, crowbars and friends! Parent permission slips are needed for this event. (Kids 11 -13 with parents attending.) Please sign up to bring your favorite summer pie and ice cream to share after the demolition.

When & Where: Monday, July 14th from 6:30-8:30pm at UUCM.

You're invited to help us demolish the old tree house in the back of the congregation with the hopes to rebuild a new, fabulous, and safe tree house for our congregation.  

Please RSVP to:

Sue Gauthier-Pin

Lead Youth Advisor

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin 

youthadvisor@uumarin.org

I am not available for the remainder of the summer. Contact the office for emergency

Pastoral needs and contact numbers.

I will be returning to regular office hours on Sept 9th. - ending on Sept. 25. Then on sabbatical and I will be returning to office hours Dec. 16th through the end of the church year. 

Rev. Chip

Here are a few events in July for seniors, check them out!

July 16 1:00pm-3:30pm  (free)

Poles for Walking and Balance: Learn & practice skills to improve balance, endurance, mobility, strength & circulation. Easy to learn techniques for people with  mobility or joint challenges.  Call to register.  Margaret Todd Center: 899-8290.

New Program:  3rd Monday of month - Caregiver Husband Support Group for husbands of wives with dementia.  11:00-12:00.  Margaret Todd, free, no reservation necessary.

Home Delivery Grocery Program:  Novato/Tuesdays, San Rafael/Thursdays, 9:00am-1200pm.  Partnership with Safeway. Volunteers shop & deliver to homebound elderly. To register:Novato: 899-8296, San Rafael: 456-9062, x117.

Memory Screening:  July 9, 9:30-2:30pm.  Senior Access. Schedule a half hour meeting for a discreet, brief, memory test & discussion with Care Specialist Laurel Etheridge.  Appt. only: 491-2500 x 19.  San Rafael Community Center 618 B Street, San Rafael.

Conversation for 90 year olds & older 3rd Thursday of each month. Join for lively conversation, no discussing ailments! 1:30-3:00.  Whistlestop: 456-9062 

Paving near gate 7/22-23

Please note there will be a paving project in process at the top of Channing Way on Tue-Wed. July 22nd and 23rd. There will be a lane available for access in and out of the parking lot. If you have any questions, please contact, Janette.

Approach to Sustainable Living

The UU Green Sanctuary program, of which we are a part, encourages us to step forward in terms of environmental and economic leadership.

So we are happy to encourage the cohousing movement in any way we can. Come to a forum focusing on seniors on Sat. July 12, 1:00-5:00. $20 at the door. Cash or check.

To reserve a seat, contact: figleafjoan@comcast.net 

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Mark your calendars!  Our Congregational Retreat will be held in October this year, from Friday evening through Sunday morning.  This is an all-congregational event held at the beautiful Walker Creek Ranch in West Marin (approximately 30 minutes west of Novato).  There is a flexible attendance/pricing plan to make sure that everyone can attend as their time and budget allows. You can stay in a semi-private lodge or family style dormitory with separate bedrooms for each family and bathrooms down the hall.  Meals include Friday night dinner, three meals on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast.  We will have our traditional campfire sing on Friday night and Barn Dance on Saturday night, plus all of your favorite activities and some new ones -- Night Hike, Ropes Course, Tie Dye, and many more fun activities for young and old.   

Included in the Saturday program are concurrent sessions of approximately 1.5 hours each, where our members lead sessions of many different types -- arts & crafts, discussions, body movement.  Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like to share with the congregation?  Do you have expertise on a topic that might make an interesting discussion session?  The Retreat may be the perfect opportunity -- let us know! 

Registration forms and Parent's/Guardian's Consent and Release Form. Watch this space for more information and updates. 

Your Retreat Leaders (Thomas Ervin and Dianne Estrada)

Things are slightly different in July and August. Chip and the nursery provider are on hiatus, (see Chip's summer schedule article). RE program is changed (see RE nUUs). The choir is on vacation. 

July 24, Aug 7, 21, Sept. 4